Control orders U.K.

[F1 7A Powers of entry and search: absconding U.K.

(1) If a constable reasonably suspects that the controlled person has absconded, the constable may enter (if necessary by force) and search premises to which this section applies—

(a) for the purpose of determining whether the person has absconded;

(b) if it appears that the person has absconded, for material that may assist in the pursuit and arrest of the controlled person.

(2) The premises to which this section applies are—

(a) the controlled person's place of residence;

(b) other premises to which the controlled person is required to grant access in accordance with an obligation imposed by or under the control order;

(c) any premises—

(i) to which the controlled person has previously been required to grant access in accordance with an obligation imposed by or under a control order, and

(ii) with which there is reason to believe that the controlled person is or was recently connected.]

Textual Amendments

F1 Ss. 7A-7C inserted (16.2.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 78(1), 100(5) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/58, art. 2(f)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Ss. 1-9 continued (temp.) (11.3.2009) by Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (Continuance in force of sections 1 to 9) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/554), arts. 1, 2

C2 Ss. 1-9 continued (temp.) (11.3.2010) by Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (Continuance in Force of Sections 1 to 9) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/645), arts. 1, 2

C3 Ss. 1-9 continued (temp.) (11.3.2011) by Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (Continuance in Force of Sections 1 to 9) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/716), arts. 1, 2